Man, 34, accused of vandalizing city vehicles in Simi Valley

A 34-year-old man was arrested Friday in Simi Valley on suspicion of vandalizing city vehicles, officials said.

Simi Valley police said several vehicles parked in front of the parking lot of the Simi Valley police station had been vandalized over a period of time. After the first reports, various surveillance techniques were used to help identify a suspect, police said.

About 10:25 a.m. Friday, Daniel Hamblin, a Simi Valley transient, was seen throwing a large rock at a city vehicle, according to Simi police. Officers chased the suspect and arrested him without incident, police said.

Hamblin was booked into Ventura County jail on suspicion of felony vandalism, police said.